Obituary of LESTER E. KEECH Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - June 10, 1996 Lester Earl Keech, 72, of the 2200 block of Carrsville Highway, died June 9, 1996, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Keech was a native of Beaufort, N.C., and was the son of the late William R. and Qulia Hunnings Keech. He was a lifelong Baptist, served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II, and was retired as a mechanic from the sawmill department of Union Camp after 24 years with the company. He loved family and fishing. Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Angelena Glover Keech; three sons, Jerry D. Keech and his wife, Dot of Sedley, David G. Keech and Carl W. Keech and his wife, Lisa of Franklin. Mr. Keech was predeceased by a son, Ronald E. Keech. Other survivors include one brother, Lacy R. Keech of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Jerri K. Baugham, Travis P. Keech, Adam L. Keech, Jason L. Keech, Kelly M. Keech; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Earley, Brittany Baugham, Baylee Baugham and Colby Baugham; nieces and nephews; and three devoted sisters-in-law. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Wooden officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and suggest that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. June Duck, 100 Fairview Drive, Franklin, Va. 23851. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Lester Earl Keech, 72, of Franklin, Virginia, a retired Union Camp mechanic and World War II Army Air Corps veteran, died 9 Jun 1996. A graveside service was held 12 Jun 1996 at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, with Rev. Randy Wooden officiating. ––– Transcript ––– LESTER E. KEECH Lester Earl Keech, 72, of the 2200 block of Carrsville Highway, died 9 June 1996 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Keech was a native of Beaufort, N.C., and was the son of the late William R. and Julia Hunnings Keech. He was a lifelong Baptist, served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II, and was retired as a mechanic from the sawmill department of Union Camp after 24 years with the company. He loved family and fishing. Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Angelena Glover Keech; three sons, Jerry D. Keech and his wife, Dot of Sedley, David G. Keech and Carl W. Keech and his wife, Lisa of Franklin. Mr. Keech was predeceased by a son, Ronald E. Keech. Other survivors include one brother, Lacy R. Keech of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Jerri K. Baugham, Travis P. Keech, Adam L. Keech, Jason L. Keech, Kelly M. Keech; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Earley, Brittany Baugham, Baylee Baugham and Colby Baugham; nieces and nephews; and three devoted sisters-in-law. A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday [12 June 1996] in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Wooden officiating. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday [11 June 1996], and suggested that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. June Duck, 100 Fairview Drive, Franklin, Va. 23851. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |-------------------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | | Name | Lester Earl Keech | | Age | 72 | | Birth | 1924 (estimated); Beaufort, North Carolina | | Death | 9 June 1996; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | |-------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | | Lester Earl Keech | Decedent | 2200 block of Carrsville Highway | | Angelena Glover Keech | Wife | Franklin, Virginia | | Jerry D. Keech | Son | Sedley, Virginia | | Dot Keech | Daughter-in-law (wife of Jerry D.) | Sedley, Virginia | | David G. Keech | Son | Franklin, Virginia | | Carl W. Keech | Son | Franklin, Virginia | | Lisa Keech | Daughter-in-law (wife of Carl W.) | Franklin, Virginia | | Ronald E. Keech | Son (predeceased) | — | | Lacy R. Keech | Brother | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Jerri K. Baugham | Grandchild | — | | Travis P. Keech | Grandchild | — | | Adam L. Keech | Grandchild | — | | Jason L. Keech | Grandchild | — | | Kelly M. Keech | Grandchild | — | | Jessica Earley | Great-grandchild | — | | Brittany Baugham | Great-grandchild | — | | Baylee Baugham | Great-grandchild | — | | Colby Baugham | Great-grandchild | — | | Mrs. June Duck | Memorial contact (not family) | Franklin, Virginia | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |--------------------------------| | Field | Value | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 10 June 1996 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B5 | |--------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Native of Beaufort, North Carolina • Lifelong Baptist • Served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II • Retired mechanic from Union Camp Company with 24 years of service • Loved family and fishing • Spouse's birth name was Angelena Glover [Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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